Welcome to the Deafness Forum of Australia
Established in early 1993 at the instigation of the Federal government, the Deafness Forum is the peak body for deafness in Australia. We now represent all interests and viewpoints of the Deaf and hearing impaired communities of Australia (including those people who have a chronic disorder of the ear and those who are DeafBlind).
We highly recommend you subscribe to our free One In Six E-news, or perhaps even consider signing up to become a member!
Social inclusion agenda
Posted March 3rd, 201026 February 2010: The Australian Government has released its national statement on social inclusion A Stronger, Fairer Australia. There are six social inclusion priorities including improving outcomes for people living with disabilities or mental illness and their carers.
Dealing with government online to become easier for people with disabilities
Posted February 25th, 2010The Federal Government announced on 24 February 2010 that all government websites must become compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 to its second highest AA level by 2015.
Deafness Forum CEO Nicole Lawder welcomed this announcement, which is consistent with recommendations put forward by the National People with Disability and Carer Council of which Ms Lawder is a member.
Telecommunications Seminar, Brisbane 24 March 2010
Posted February 24th, 2010Deafness Forum and Deaf Australia are pleased to invite members in Brisbane to a FREE telecommunications seminar on 24 March 2010, 7.30pm. Come along to hear about captioned telephone, Video Relay Service and SMS for emergencies. Please see attached flyer for more information.
Confused about digital TV and captions?
Posted January 15th, 2010Check out our free fact sheet, and more information about the switchover to digital TV, available at http://www.deafnessforum.org.au/index.php?q=switchover-digital-tv
Registration now open for 6th National Deafness Sector Summit 23-24 April 2010
Posted December 16th, 2009Come along to hear John Howard, Bill Shorten, Senator Rachel Siewert, Graeme Innes and many more.
Go to http://www.deafnessforum.org.au/index.php?q=national-deafness-sector-summit for program of speakers and registration form.
Hope to see you in Sydney on 23-24 April 2010 at the Grace Hotel,
77 York St, Sydney.